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spinach goat cheese pasta in two bowls
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Spinach Goat Cheese Pasta

Calling all goat cheese lovers! This spinach goat cheese pasta recipe is loaded with fresh spinach and a touch of lemon. It's simple and fast to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy goat cheese pasta, easy goat cheese pasta, spinach goat cheese pasta
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Important: reserve about a cup of the pasta water before you drain it! Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  • In the same pot you cooked the pasta in, add the butter and melt it over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cooked pasta back into the pot. Stir in the goat cheese, parmesan, and lemon juice. Add a splash of the pasta water (a little at a time) and keep stirring/tossing until you've got a nice, creamy consistency.
  • Add in the spinach (and basil if using) and toss with the pasta. Cover the pot for a minute or two to help the spinach wilt.
  • Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Goats cheese can be quite strong, so I only recommend making this recipe if you really like the stuff!
  • I used a 4 ounce soft goat's cheese log for this recipe.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1895IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 2mg